I feel like the program is nurse friendly. Someone talked to nurses to see what they needed… I feel like the program is for those of us who are mothers and nurses and work full time. To me, it was the way to go. I would absolutely recommend the program.

I would say for those who are skeptical, like I am, to just try it. It's the best thing that could have happened for me. It was wonderful.

–Tonya Holman

"No matter where you've been or what you've been through, you can make it."

–Penny Finch, M.Ed. in School Counseling

Courage and love for family inspired her. Lamar University's online programs helped her create a new future.

Penny Finch is an ordinary woman who faced extraordinary challenges. Sudden tragedy meant she needed to find a way to support her two children—quickly. She found Lamar University's online programs to be the perfect tool for her to continue to work, study and care for her children.

Through perseverance and determination, Penny earned her Master of Education in School Counseling at Lamar University. During her journey, she found love again and remarried.

In 2014, Penny was one of the keynote speakers at Lamar University's graduation ceremony—a first for an online student.

"Lamar University course software is easy to navigate."

"The Lamar University program course topics are relevant to current teaching practices and provide immediate application to the classroom setting. The course software is easy to navigate and my instructional associate is always available to answer any questions that may arise. Discussion boards allow for collaboration between participants, while providing real-time interaction with a small-group feeling."

–Becky Allmendinger, Richardson ISD

"Lamar University allows me to work at my own pace on my master's degree."

"Lamar University allows me to work at my own pace on my master's degree and still be a teacher, wife and mother. Having the opportunity to work from your home and get feedback from your classmates who are experiencing what you are is wonderful."

–Jessica Sandoval, Birdville ISD

"Lamar University is perfect for someone working full-time."

"The graduate program offered at Lamar University is perfect for someone working full-time. You can complete the work at your own pace. But you can still have good discussions with classmates. I would recommend this program for any working teacher looking for a way to earn a master's degree."

"I am so excited to be embarking on my graduate studies through the Lamar University with Aldine ISD for Educational Administration. Thus far, the communication and technology pieces have been efficient and informative. The partnership discussion board has placed me in touch with skilled teachers from my own district, as well as surrounding areas; these contacts have been invaluable in cultivating a network of critical friends, all of whom are seeking the same ultimate educational goal."

–Candy Core, Aldine ISD

"Lamar University's instructional associate was a huge support system."

"There is no other program that allows you to collaborate as a team in your school. It is so easy to discuss topics when your colleagues are your partners! The instructional associate was easily accessible for all my questions. She was a huge support system!"

–Gretchen Mars, Richardson ISD

"Lamar University stirred up the desire in me to want to learn how to be a more effective educator."

"I have learned so much in this course. I hate to admit that I thought I knew a lot about ways to improve student achievement after 12 years of teaching. After taking this course, I realized that there is so much that I don't know, and it has stirred up the desire in me to want to learn how to be a more effective educator."

–Joetta Sneed, Duncanville ISD

"Lamar University really makes me reflect on my past experiences as a teacher."

"This has been a very exciting couple of weeks for me! I am enjoying this course and really like the readings! They are very insightful and really make me reflect on my past experiences as a teacher."

–Tracy Padgett, Richardson ISD

"Lamar University has allowed me to be a wife, a mom, a career woman and a student."

"Lamar University has allowed me to be a wife, a mom, a career woman, and a student. The convenience and portability of the program works wonderfully with my schedule and has made the transition back to school easy and exciting. This opportunity truly is a gift and I am confident that choosing Lamar University was the right choice both personally and professionally."

"When I decided to go back to school after 21 years of nursing, I really had no clue of where I could get my degree that offered an online program. I looked at multiple programs over several months, and decided to attend Lamar for two reasons. Financially, Lamar was one of the most reasonable schools, but the most important reason was the level of instruction that is provided. I wanted to take a moment and thank Dr. Mark Douglas for the great job that he did teaching NURS 4620 Nursing Practice: Compromised Multiple Health States. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course along with every other course that I have taken for my BSN degree."

"Dr. Douglas, you were my instructor for the first nursing course at Lamar and you did a phenomenal teaching job in that course as well. I could tell early on that I had made the right decision because I noticed that you really cared about each student and wanted them to be successful."

"As I am about to begin my last nursing course at Lamar, the level of caring and expertise has made my decision on where to get my MSN degree much easier. Again, thank you for what you do on a daily basis!"

–Charles Kinard, RN to BSN student at Lamar University

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